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Slow tap

I appreciate advice please,

The hot tap in my kitchen doesn't start flowing with any pressure until I've turned it about 4 times. It's not an emergency, but I find it annoying. Any suggestions?

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  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,395 Forumite
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    either the spindel has droped or is worn,you will need to take the tap apart and dismantle it, gently file the octaganel brass section,and regrease the spindle(silicone grease).
    Or the tap washer has expanded and is sticking slightly to the inside of the tap
  • Jeryth
    Jeryth Posts: 239 Forumite
    Cheers, I need to turn the water off before I play with taps, don't I?
  • plumb1_2
    plumb1_2 Posts: 4,395 Forumite
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    jeryth wrote:
    Cheers, I need to turn the water off before I play with taps, don't I?

    :D yes it would be a good idea to turn the water off,just make a note of how you dismantle the tap,the relace in reverse order,if you get stuck pm me,and mybe i will let you have my mobile number;)
  • Jeryth
    Jeryth Posts: 239 Forumite
    Much appreciated, will have a go this week.
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